Indian Celebrities

Amit Chaudhuri, novelist, critic, and essayist, is also a musician, trained in the Indian classical vocal tradition but equally fluent as a guitarist and singer in the American folk music style, who has recorded his experimental compositions extensively and performed around the world. A turning point in his life took place when, as a lonely teenager living in a high-rise in Bombay, far from his family's native Calcutta, he began, contrary to all his prior inclinations, to study Indian classical music.

Of all the charming misfits on television, there's no doubt Raj from The Big Bang Theory - the sincere yet incurably geeky Indian American astrophysicist - ranks among the misfittingest. Now we meet the actor who is every bit as loveable as the character he plays on TV.

From the author of "A Marriage Knot" Reviews from the readers: "Awestruck!!!" "I am dazzled by the humour, witty dialogues and romantic expressions in this story. It was so refreshing. Truly loved it." "Enjoyed it every bit, beautifully written…" "…your narration is absolutely flawless and so much more refreshing" "Witty, humorous and amazing read. Sizzling chemistry between Pranav and Meghna." "…finished in a single stretch" "just like her other books, this one too gives u subtle messages as the story moves ahead..... makes you want to think over a lot of things about life" *********...

The definitive biography of Ravi Shankar, one of the most influential musicians and composers of the 20th century, told with the cooperation of his estate, family, and friends.

Usha Uthup, India's undisputed icon of pop music, has enthralled an entire generation of listeners with her unforgettable voice and continues to do so. Completing fifty years as a professional singer in 2020 was just another milestone in her fabled career. In this vivid biography, which was originally written in Hindi, Vikas Kumar Jha captures the entire arc of Uthup's career in music.